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Mark Cavendish breaks Tour de France stage win record with victory on stage five "The Manxman powers to win in Saint Vulbas to take 35th win and history." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The greatest sprinter in the world "Inside the moment when history was made on stage five of the 2024 Tour de France today when Mark Cavendish took his 35th stage win." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) After 12 years, DNA Pro Cycling team will fold after the 2024 season "Team principals to retire the program due to the growing high demand on time and resources." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pay Daly) I want to try a criterium: What do I need to know? "If you want to try some exciting, and fast racing this summer, here's what you need to know." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 3T Strada Italia Force D2 2x12 2024 "Fast and comfortable, with enough tire clearance to mix and match terrain as you please." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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New DJI Avinox motor system at a glance - From drones to eBike motors "Yes, that’s right! DJI, the popular drone manufacturer, have unveiled their first eBike motor system, the Avinox." By Peter Walker (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Peter Walker 2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 5 (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne → Saint Vulbas, 177.4km). Live video Wednesday from 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 3,
2024
Mark Cavendish's 35 Tour de France stage wins: Where they were and how he won them "Mark Cavendish has won 35 Tour de France stages. See the map of where he won each stage, and how he won them." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri) Mark Cavendish has made Tour de France history! He won! "The Manx Missile took his 35th stage win at the Tour de France." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) How Mark Cavendish secured his historic 35th stage win "A closer look at how the Manx missile outsprinted his rivals at the 2024 Tour de France." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt The lone American to have worn the yellow jersey, and the four who were stripped of their achievements "Officially, the last time an American wore the yellow jersey was in the Tour de France of 1991.." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia Women 2024: Everything you need to know "Giro d'Italia Women 2024, formerly known as the Giro d'Italia Donne, will take place in Italy from 7 to 14 July." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Germans Schiff, Koch rule at muddy UCI gravel world series Hegau "UCI Gravel World Championship Series qualifying rolled into southern Germany on 30 June for the first edition of Hegau Gravel, with Germans Carolin Schiff and Jonas Koch winning from a field of 725 competitors on a muddy rain shortened course." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Continental, DT Swiss and Swiss Side team up to create the Continental Aero 111, the 'world’s first aerodynamic tire' - Here are our first ride impressions "Front-wheel-specific, tubeless ready tire utilizes patented Vortex Generator tread blocks to maximize sailing effect and boost handling in crosswinds... and we've already had a go." by Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Parlee Taos Gravel Bike is all about Traction "Hot on the heels of their Ouray all-road bike comes the Taos, a versatile gravel bike with the same monocoque “nude” carbon frame construction but a focus on delivering next-level traction." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano shares S-Phyre tech across road line and seasonal shoes "Shimano’s S-Phyre shoes remains a step above the rest, offering a mix of comfort and performance." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Park Tool Rolls Out Professional Chain Tool, New Floor Pump & Updated Bottle Opener "Bicycle tool giant, Park Tool is releasing updates to some popular tools in your shop. The new CT-15 Professional Chain Tool, the PFP-10 Home Mechanic Floor Pump, and the BO-6 Bottle Opener." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Park Tool) Column
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July 3,
2024
Mark Cavendish makes history with record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win "The 39-year-old former world champion rolled back the years with a stunning sprint in Saint Vulbas to move ahead of Eddy Merckx as the most successful stage winner in the Tour’s history." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'Such a nice guy to break my record' - Eddy Merckx congratulates Mark Cavendish on his historical achievement "Cavendish has surpassed Eddy Merckx's long-standing record of 34 Tour de France stage wins, with more opportunities still ahead." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cavendish makes history with 35th Tour de France stage win "We didn’t nail it as a team like we wanted to do, but the boys improvised and got me there in the best position," a jubilant Cavendish said after the stage." (sbs.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Tour de France 2024 stage six preview - a straight sprint into Dijon "Stage six is the second flattest stage of the race." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Yowsa! Dylan Groenewegen’s ‘beak’ sunglasses are back "The Dutchman was apparently told by the UCI to take it off, but he’s sporting the Batman look again during Stage 5." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) JetBlack Victory: New $399 Direct Drive Smart Trainer Hands-On "The JetBlack Victory is a product announcement that needs more room in a post title. If I could have used all the words in the title, it’d probably say: “First Look at JetBlack Victory, the $399 Direct Drive Smart trainer with WiFi, unseen Zwift Cog 2.0, Race Mode, Wired-USB connectivity option, the first 3rd party ‘Zwift Ready’ trainer, and more!" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Elite’s New Square Smart Frame, Avanti & Justo 2 Smart Trainers First Look! "Elite has just announced a new smart-bike setup of sorts, as well as two new trainers. The new smart bike is effectively an upscale take on the also recently announced Zwift Ride, seemingly addressing the three most common complaints of that unit, albeit, for a price." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) RIP Presta and Schrader? Schwalbe reckons its "revolutionary" new Clik valve is set to become cycling's new tire inflation industry standard "Schwalbe wants to make bike tire inflation "child's play" with its new take on the humble valve, that can be latched onto using a compatible pump with little force and just two fingers." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Check This Out: Bianchi’s Oltre Weighs Just 24 Pounds "The famed Italian brand has introduced a road eBike that weighs just 24 lbs. and its Mahle X30 hub produces a spirited 45Nm of torque." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tadej Pogačar wins stage 4 duel with Jonas Vingegaard to reclaim yellow at the Tour de France "The UAE Team Emirates rider held off the defending champion on a lightning descent of the Col du Galibier." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Thomas Samson) Meaghan Hackinen wins 2024 Tour Divide "he Canadian is the first woman to complete the MTB race under 16 hours." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Meaghan Hackinen Biniam Girmay's Tour de France stage win shines a light on visa issues facing young African cyclists "Eritrean’s problems obtaining a visa in the early stages very nearly 'derailed' his career." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Heat Adaptation: Getting Set for Hot Riding "Latest advice and evidence on how to heat adapt." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The End of the Presta Valve? New Schwalbe CLIK Valve Has Potential to Become Industry Standard "Push on with a click, pull off. The CLIK Valve is all about simplicity and ease of use." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) In the wake of the Zwift Ride launch, a challenger appears from Caveworks "Caveworks, a small US-based indoor cycling company launches a steel, indoor-specific bike compatible with most smart trainers." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Caveworks) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 4 (Pinerolo → Valloire, 139.6km). Live video Tuesday from 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 2,
2024
‘It was not a great day’ - Inside Visma Lease a Bike’s disappointing Galibier show "Jonas Vingegaard lost almost 40 seconds to Tadej Pogačar on the first mountain stage of the 2024 Tour de France – where did it all go wrong?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar snares yellow with stage 4 victory in high mountains "Evenepoel, Ayuso and Roglič trail UAE Team Emirates rider into Valloire and put seconds into Vingegaard at the line." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How long can Richard Carapaz keep the yellow jersey? "The EF Education EasyPost rider makes history as the first Ecuadorian to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (Image Credit not Found) Biniam Girmay made Tour de France history, but cycling should also reflect on why it has taken so long "The Eritrean became the first black African to win a Tour stage on Monday, after doing similar at the Giro d’Italia two years ago, but he shouldn’t be the only black rider in a peloton of 176." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pro Log: Visma Lease a Bike’s ‘Control Room’ controversy, Red Bull joins the peloton, Kasia Niewiadoma extends with Canyon SRAM and Tour de France delight "The past week's pro cycling news, including early action at the Tour de France, Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe and Visma's 'Control Room' controversy." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Filippo Ganna loses Tour of Austria prologue... To Michael Rogers' 19-year old nephew! "A massive surprise for Ineos Grenadiers, where Michael Rogers rode in the 2011 and 2012 seasons - before retiring in 2016. Cameron Rogers is only 19 years old and took his first pro win today in St. Pölten, beating Ganna by 1 second." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France 2024 tech: New superbikes, unreleased wheels and aero bottles "There's fresh tech everywhere in the team paddocks of the biggest bike race in the world." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Tom Davidson) The Final Descent, by Michael Thompson "Thompson’s dogged research has scraped away the layer of myth and lies that have become attached to Cepeda's story, allowing him to get to the truth beneath and offer a fitting tribute to the first rider to die during the Tour as a consequence of a racing accident." By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) Francisco Cepeda fmk / BnF More pictures emerge of new Van Rysel aero bike with mysterious new front tire "New Van Rysel aero bike is raced for the first time at the Tour de France plus some new rubber." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Running riot with Ribble Rebellion "New Ribble Rebellion race team picks a fight with the global crit scene." by Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tour de France 2024 stage five preview - Destined for a sprint "The second opportunity for the sprinters to go for glory." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt ‘Tadej is a ticking time bomb’ - Tadej Pogačar is running away with the Tour de France "The first opportunity in the mountains and UAE Team Emirates grabbed it with both hands." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Tadej Pogačar back in yellow after 12th career Tour de France victory "Slovenian ace with dominant performance in the Alps." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Work to do: Key GC support found wanting in the Tour's first mountain test "Many of Tadej Pogačar's key rivals were left isolated in the face of UAE Team Emirates's power on the Galibier." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt EF and Richard Carapaz claimed Tour de France yellow jersey through clever use of 'last resort' rules "The 31-year-old will be the first Ecuadorian to wear yellow at the Tour on Tuesday, and did so thanks to countback." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A bridge too far? Scicon prices bizarre aero 'beak' at €350, as Dylan Groenewegen reveals UCI ordered him to remove nose cover during Tour de France stage "I need to put if off, from the UCI... that was a big surprise! I think they saw me not pedaling and said, 'this is not fair, we need to stop these fast sunglasses'," the Team Jayco AlUla sprinter joked after stage three." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Team Sponsors "Money makes the wheels go around and every pro team is reliant on funding from its title sponsors who can easily supply 90% of the income needed to keep the squads on the road." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) In celebration of the yellow jersey "As this year’s race rumbles on, we pay tribute to the Tour de France’s iconic leader’s jersey." by Giles Belbin (cyclist.co.uk) Danny Bird / Cyclist Eye candy: our favorite builds from Made Australia bike show "Nearly 50 bike builders showcased their craft at Made Australia show in Melbourne." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: MADE) Shimano Dura-Ace C50 - A race-focused all-around "The Shimano Dura-Ace C50 tubeless wheelset, also known (by nerds) as the Shimano WH-R9270-C50-TL, combines the aerodynamics, stiffness, and responsiveness needed to excel in crits and road races on rolling terrain." by Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tour de France stage 3: Biniam Girmay wins bunch sprint in Turin "Fernando Gaviria second and Arnaud De Lie third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Everyone will believe African riders can do anything’ - Biniam Girmay’s victory transcends cycling "The Intermarché Wanty rider becoming the first black African to win a Tour de France stage will have a seismic impact on the future of the sport." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Meet the Americans competing at the 2024 Tour de France "A general classification win may be out of reach for the American riders in the Tour de France, but ending a three-year stage win drought is well within their grasp." Carrie McDonald , USA Today (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Specialized S-Works shoes break cover at Tour de France "The shoes were spotted on the feet of Remco Evenepoel during a training ride in Florence ahead of the opening stages." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Tim de Waele) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 3 (Piacenza → Torino, 230.8km). Live video Monday from 4:55am U.S. Eastern, 1:55am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 2:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Who is leading the 2024 Tour de France after stage three? "The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys." By Emma Magnus, Flo Clifford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Biniam Girmay takes first ever Eritrean victory in Tour de France stage 3 bunch sprint "Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie second and third." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri) The dream stays alive: Mark Cavendish is not giving up on number 35 "The Manx rider didn’t contest the win in the first sprint opportunity of the 2024 Tour de France, but still cut an optimistic figure after the stage." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Why do Tour de France teams keep losing their buses? "A flashing warning sign and a "kaput" leaves two of the race's teams without their luxury mobile mansions." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Tom Davidson) 'There will never be another one like Fausto' - A teammate and friend remembers Coppi "As the Tour continues its stay in Italy and passes through the hometown of the great Fausto Coppi, one of his former teammate recalls his life and impact." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Michael Rogers interview: From the pro peloton to the UCI and onwards "Before the start of the Tour Michael Rogers was back at a bike race. He no longer races and he recently quit his job at the UCI and is now considering his next step in what has always been a successful life in pro cycling." by Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) Spray paint mastery: How Dr. Curtis Bullock became one of cycling's most sought-after bike painters "Bullock’s clientele includes notable cyclists like Andy Schleck and Ayesha McGowan, alongside brands such as Specialized, Vitus, State Bicycle Co., Chris King, Goodr and Miir." (Image credit: Dr Curtis Bullock) Will Bikonic's gas-assisted workstand replace electric ones? "Hope is that gas strut technology will result in a more affordable workstand suitable for home use." By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit by Richard Peace) I can't believe it's not carbon, awesome integration and a subtle Shand rebrand: Five Cool Things from Bespoked Handmade Bike Show 2024 "We dived right into Bespoked at Victoria Baths in Manchester over the weekend and spied plenty of intricate, intriguing and unique bike tech. Here is a cool quintet of highlights." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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July 1,
2024
Tour de France 2024 stage four preview - GC fireworks on the Galibier? "Will it be a GC battle or will a breakaway be allowed to go clear?" Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Biniam Girmay becomes first Eritrean to win a Tour de France stage "Richard Carapaz takes yellow jersey from Pogačar." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Inside Biniam Girmay's remarkable journey to history-making Tour de France stage winner "Biniam Girmay, the first black African to win a Tour de France stage, charts his extraordinary rise." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Dylan Groenewegen has some wild new aero sunglasses "The Dutch national champion is sporting some very unique Scicon shades for the first sprint stage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (@eurosport screenshot) Fem van Empel suffers significant hip pain after training collision "Unfortunate news emerged for Fem van Empel just a week before the Giro d’Italia Women." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit cyclinguptodate.com) World Champion disqualified after winning Dreiländergiro "Kirchmair was not the only rider disqualified from the gran fondo race, with 35 other competitors suffering the same fate." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vauquelin's triumph sends Arkéa B&B soaring: "A wonderful win, also for the team" "I won the second stage of the Tour. That is wonderful, also for the team. It’s the first victory for our team in the Tour." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Garmin Edge 1050, brighter and smarter "Garmin has launched the Edge 1050 which it says is “brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever“. Why brightest? That’ll be the brand new 1000nit display." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) BBB DoubleShot Mini Pump "Fantastic design makes this pump not only super portable, but capable too - though it is pretty expensive." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) As little as a $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping . "Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status." (bahatifoundation.org)
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